“We should’ve known. We should’ve known.” I mumbled while shaking my head, as Mom and I walked back to the Xterra after spending nearly four hours in an office in downtown Seattle, talking with one of the best autism evaluation psychiatrists in the world. 

Note: I despise politics, yet they’re kind of in everyone’s faces right now. Gotta love election years!

After being stuck at the house for an entire week, I finally managed to find some time to escape the endless projects and unpacking and do a little exploring. I did a little research using Google Maps and figured I’d check out a little place called Sunrise Beach. It appeared to be in the middle of nowhere, but according to reviews, was a beautiful beach with great views of the Puget Sound, teeming with wildlife and wild blackberries. 

Note: May or may not be memoir material. For now, this is just a blog. 

To my surprise, Mom decided to head to Washington straight away. Apparently, covid-19 cases are spiking sky-high in most states and especially in Utah, and Mom didn’t want to take any longer than we really had to travel. We spent a night at a dingy Airbnb in Utah, then another night at a small Airbnb in Idaho, and made it to our house in Gig Harbor, Washington state early the next afternoon. To be honest, the drive didn’t feel very long, likely because I’ve just grown used to long drives thanks to this summer’s adventures.